Hamiltons Tented Camp

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

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The hotel

You can sense the romance of the Victorian safari goer when you arrive at this traditional tented camp, with its vintage steamer trunks, sepia photographs, and old-fashioned hurricane lamps. Overlooking Nwaswitsontso River, Hamiltons Tented Camp throws you back into the 19th century, as you sleep beneath the canvas of one of its six elevated tents, nestled among Jackalberry and Sausage trees and linked by timber walkways. Drifting off to the rustles and calls of the bush, your Kruger National Park setting, in a private concession shared with its two sister camps, lets you wake to some of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife walks, game-drives, and bush dining experiences.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located within the Kruger National Park, on the banks of the Nwaswitsontso River.

Hotel information

6 private tents on raised teak decks, all showcasing traditional features such as steamer trunks, brass light switches and teak furniture. The tented suites are air-conditioned and offer tea/coffee-making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with a separate bath and outside shower. 

Full Board includes: three meals and selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines and spirits). Two daily game-drives.

Dine on the deck with champagne breakfasts, High Tea and dinner. Bush dinners (reserved for guests only in an unfenced area of a private concession in the Kruger National Park). Swimming pool. Wellness treatments*. Morning and evening game-drives, guided bush walks and bird watching. Butler service.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dreamy Safari

May 6, 2025 TravelerFromPH Taguig City, Philippines

The place looks dreamy and romantic. My husband and I like that there were no kids to disturb the peace. The food is good and well presented. The staff are courteous and helpful. We had a memorable experience at Hamiltons and God willing, we shall visit again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very relaxing place to stay. Would definitely recommend..

Apr 29, 2025 Chris C

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. All the staff were so very pleasant and helpful. The safaris were very well organised and we managed to see The Big 5. What a holiday to remember. After returning from a safari, the staff were at the front of the lodge to welcome us with a hot or cold drink.
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Mar 30, 2025 DayTrip20480936066 Kempton Park, South Africa

We stayed at Hamilton Tented Camp in the middle of March 2025 to celebrate my birthday. The accommodation in tent #1 was superb and luxurious with views to the river and dam. The management and staff did an excellent job and prepared a lovely cake and song/dance for my birthday. The Safari drives with Hali were very informative. We did not see… Read more
We stayed at Hamilton Tented Camp in the middle of March 2025 to celebrate my birthday. The accommodation in tent #1 was superb and luxurious with views to the river and dam. The management and staff did an excellent job and prepared a lovely cake and song/dance for my birthday. The Safari drives with Hali were very informative. We did not see much game, but we learned a lot about the bush, the trees and the birds. The game around the concession is plentiful, but you must be lucky on the day out to see it. All together an excellent and memorable stay. P Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding ! Dream of Africa

Feb 22, 2025 agroconsult Marseille, France

This lodge is a must . Having a camp with no fence in the heart of wild savana, and enjoy delicate food in front or the river with hipos snorkeling or wake-up at five to safari with lions, leopard, elephants with experimented ranger . What about accommodation: luxury tent with private terrace, jacuzzi over the river and more than you need … all… Read more
This lodge is a must . Having a camp with no fence in the heart of wild savana, and enjoy delicate food in front or the river with hipos snorkeling or wake-up at five to safari with lions, leopard, elephants with experimented ranger . What about accommodation: luxury tent with private terrace, jacuzzi over the river and more than you need … all furniture in an old pioneers style brings you back to the explorer time! Lovely Read less
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Feb 18, 2025 Al F San Francisco, California

From the moment we were served cold hand towels and mint tea when we arrived at Hamiltons to the African farewell song and dance by the staff, our family of 8 was awestruck by the beauty, serenity and luxury of the camp...both the surroundings and the staff. We started with a safety orientation like no other and within an hour we were on our… Read more
From the moment we were served cold hand towels and mint tea when we arrived at Hamiltons to the African farewell song and dance by the staff, our family of 8 was awestruck by the beauty, serenity and luxury of the camp...both the surroundings and the staff. We started with a safety orientation like no other and within an hour we were on our first safari seeing animals we had only dreamed about walking within yards of the vehicle. Our meals were incredibly well prepared by an on-premise chef with wonderful selections to choose from. Breakfasts after our morning safaris were especially delicious...probably because we were up at 5am. The friendliness and service provided by all the staff members only added to the wonderful experience we all will remember for the rest of our lives. Read less